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Thousands displaced in Kandahar amid surge in violence

The developments came soon after the Taliban toppled two Police Districts of Kandahar city…reports Asian Lite News An average of over one hundred thousand people from 22,000 families has been displaced to

July 28, 2021

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Anti-Pak sentiment growing among Afghan diaspora

Taliban has intensified its offensive against civilians, Afghan defence and security forces as foreign forces are withdrawing from the war-torn country….reports Asian Lite News Anti-Pakistan sentiments has been growing among the Afghan

July 28, 2021

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Nepal confirms new mutant of Delta variant of Covid-19

Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population confirmed the presence of Kappa variant (B.1.617.1), a variant of interest amongst others….reports Asian Lite News Nepal has confirmed infection of a new mutant of COVID-19’s

July 28, 2021

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Blinken holds telephone conversation with Nepal’s Deuba

During the conversation, US State Secretary and Nepali Premier discussed matters of common interests…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation with Nepal’s newly appointed Prime

July 28, 2021

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India may buy Russian jets to counter China

First, the Russian plane would be much cheaper than the more expensive F-35. While the “Checkmate” may cost around US $25-30 each, the F-35 Lightning comes with a much steeper price tag

July 28, 2021

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19 militants arrested in Bangladesh

Police said the militants were arrested on late Monday night from a house – Rangunia Building in Mazar Lane, Adurpara….reports Asian Lite News At least 19 militant leaders and workers of Jamaat-e-Islami,

July 27, 2021

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Taliban attack on Afghan city thwarted

The Taliban is reportedly controls all the 16 districts’ of Takhar province and have been fighting over the past one month to capture Taluqan city…reports Asian Lite News Afghan security forces have

July 27, 2021

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Airstrikes hit Iraqi paramilitary base

Forces said that the first airstrike, carried out by a drone at 3.30 p.m. on Monday targeted an ammunition warehouse at the base housing paramilitary Imam Ali Division…reports Asian Lite News Two

July 27, 2021

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SPECIAL: World Must Stop Pak Proxy War in Afghanistan

While publicly espousing peace and arguing “no military solution was possible in Afghanistan,” Pakistan has covertly marshalled proxy forces for the all-out offensive now under way. In other words, Pakistan has abused

July 27, 2021

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Afghanistan to be key issue during Blinken’s India visit

Blinken is the third high-ranking official of the Biden administration to travel to India after defence secretary Lloyd Austin in March and special envoy for climate change John Kerry in April, reports

July 27, 2021

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